House bill · H.R. 1189 (119th Congress)
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Jim Costa (U.S. Representative, CA-21, Democratic)
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Summary
National Plan for Epilepsy Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035. Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments. Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts. Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.
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Cosponsors
88
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- Adelita S. Grijalva
- André Carson
- April McClain Delaney
- Becca Balint
- Bill Huizenga
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick
- Carol D. Miller
- Christopher R. Deluzio
- Claudia Tenney
- Danny K. Davis
- Darin LaHood
- Darren Soto
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- David G. Valadao
- Debbie Dingell
- Deborah K. Ross
- Diana Harshbarger
- Don Bacon
- Donald Norcross
- Doris O. Matsui
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Eric Sorensen
- Eugene Simon Vindman
- Gabe Amo
- Glenn Ivey
- Greg Landsman
- Greg Stanton
- Gregory F. Murphy
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Haley M. Stevens
- Henry Cuellar
- Hillary J. Scholten
- Ilhan Omar
- Jack Bergman
- Jake Auchincloss
- James R. Walkinshaw
- Jamie Raskin
- Janelle S. Bynum
- Janice D. Schakowsky
- Jennifer A. Kiggans
- John Joyce
- John R. Moolenaar
- Josh Gottheimer
- Josh Harder
- Julia Brownley
- Julia Letlow
- Kathy Castor
- Lateefah Simon
- Laura Gillen
- Lois Frankel
- Lori Trahan
- Lucy McBath
- Maria Elvira Salazar
- Mark Pocan
- Michael Lawler
- Michael R. Turner
- Mike Quigley
- Morgan McGarvey
- Nellie Pou
- Nick LaLota
- Nydia M. Velázquez
- Paul Tonko
- Rashida Tlaib
- Ro Khanna
- Robin L. Kelly
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Sarah McBride
- Scott H. Peters
- Sean Casten
- Seth Moulton
- Sharice Davids
- Shomari Figures
- Shontel M. Brown
- Shri Thanedar
- Steny H. Hoyer
- Steve Cohen
- Steven Horsford
- Suhas Subramanyam
- Suzan K. DelBene
- Ted Lieu
- Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
- Thomas R. Suozzi
- Timothy M. Kennedy
- Valerie P. Foushee
- Yvette D. Clarke
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Full history
- May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Feb 11, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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